David Friess is a Republican member of the Illinois House of Representatives, serving the 115th District since January 2021. Born and raised in Southern Illinois, he graduated from Chester High School, enlisted in the Air Force, joined the reserves, and participated during Desert Storm; he later worked for Delta Airlines. Friess earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice with honors from Mercer University and a Juris Doctorate from John Marshall Law School. He has been married to his wife for 32 years and has two children. Notable committee assignments include Appropriations - Public Safety, Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies, Judiciary - Criminal, Natural Gas Subcommittee, Public Utilities, and State Government Administration.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.S. in Criminal Justice ; Juris Doctorate .
• Political Experience: Elected to the Illinois House in 2021, representing the 115th District ; first term as Representative in the 104th General Assembly and ongoing. Prior military service in the Air Force Reserves during Desert Storm.